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...7. All cautions and warnings on it. The openings on the enclosure are for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. If any of purchase or local distributor. Keep this equipment on card or module... this equipment away from overheating. Alternatively, please try the following situations arises, get it up. 5. l The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. 1 2 . Visit the MSI website for air convection hence protects the equipment from humidity. 4.
...7. All cautions and warnings on it. The openings on the enclosure are for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw Safety Instructions 1. If any of purchase or local distributor. Keep this equipment on card or module... this equipment away from overheating. Alternatively, please try the following situations arises, get it up. 5. l The equipment has obvious sign of breakage. 1 2 . Visit the MSI website for air convection hence protects the equipment from humidity. 4.
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... 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Live Monitor 1-5 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-6 MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional 1-8 LiveBIOS™/Live Driver 1-10 CPU Thermal Protection 1-11 S-Bracket (Optional 1-11 Chapter 2.
... 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS 2-6 Memory 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM 2-7 DIMM Module Combination 2-8 Installing DDR Modules 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 v Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 MSI Special Features 1-5 Live Monitor 1-5 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional 1-6 MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional 1-8 LiveBIOS™/Live Driver 1-10 CPU Thermal Protection 1-11 S-Bracket (Optional 1-11 Chapter 2.
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or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4- Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Power Management ...
or 6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 Troubleshooting T-1 Glossary G-1 vii or 6-Channel Audio Function A-1 Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4- Selecting the First Boot Device 3-2 Control Keys 3-3 Getting Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-13 Power Management ...
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...Monitor icon listed below: to view the last search result if there is a tool used to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. Getting Started MSI Special Features Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. z FAQ- To use the function, ...you need to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will ...
...Monitor icon listed below: to view the last search result if there is a tool used to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. Getting Started MSI Special Features Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is any. z FAQ- To use the function, ...you need to schedule the search for the BIOS/drivers version, or change the LAN settings right from the dialog box. Double click the "MSI Live Monitor" icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will ...
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...instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. Updates the VGA BIOS online. z Live VGA Driver - Updates the utilities online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the screen. z ...detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don't need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS...
...instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to start the update process. Updates the VGA BIOS online. z Live VGA Driver - Updates the utilities online. After the installation, the "MSI Live Update 2" icon (as shown on the right) will appear: Five buttons are placed on the screen. z ...detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don't need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. To use the function, you need to install the "MSI Live Update 2" application. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS...
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...the USB 2.0 ports, you have to PC2PC Bluetooth Manual. 2-20 The JUSB1 is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. JUSB1 Pin Definition Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4... USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You... If you have any problems regarding the USB 2.0 driver, please visit the Microsoft Web site for Windows® 2000 and XP.
...the USB 2.0 ports, you have to PC2PC Bluetooth Manual. 2-20 The JUSB1 is downward compatible with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader. JUSB1 Pin Definition Pin Description Pin Description 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4... USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USBOC 2 10 1 9 JUSB1 (USB 1.1/Intel spec) MSI Reminds You... If you have any problems regarding the USB 2.0 driver, please visit the Microsoft Web site for Windows® 2000 and XP.
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... from S3 sleep state. This helps you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to prevent the CPU overheating problem. 3-19 Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Settings: Monitor, Ignore. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. Dual LED The power LED changes its color to indicate...
... from S3 sleep state. This helps you disable the function, but system will need an AGP driver to prevent the CPU overheating problem. 3-19 Settings: Enabled, Disabled. Settings: Monitor, Ignore. Therefore, if the AGP driver of the specified hardware peripheral or component. Dual LED The power LED changes its color to indicate...
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...Audio Codec'97) controller will be enabled; Settings: Auto, Disabled. Disable the controller if you need to use other controller cards to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you want to connect a modem. Setting options: Disabled, 2... USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to type some special combination keys. If an audio device is used to use any USB device...
...Audio Codec'97) controller will be enabled; Settings: Auto, Disabled. Disable the controller if you need to use other controller cards to use any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. USB Legacy Support Set to All Device if you want to connect a modem. Setting options: Disabled, 2... USB Ports, 4 USB Ports, 6 USB Ports. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard AC'97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to type some special combination keys. If an audio device is used to use any USB device...
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The section will tell you how to attach 4 or 6 speakers for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- Using 4- TOPICS Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-/6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 A-1 or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect.
The section will tell you how to attach 4 or 6 speakers for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on the board. or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- Using 4- TOPICS Installing the Audio Driver A-2 Using 4-/6-Channel Audio Function A-4 Testing the Connected Speakers A-14 Playing KaraOK A-16 A-1 or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for better surround sound effect.
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... drive. A-2 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before installing the driver. Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems. 1. Click here MSI Reminds You... Follow the ...procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only....
... drive. A-2 MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function properly before installing the driver. Hence, the program screens shown here in different operating systems. 1. Click here MSI Reminds You... Follow the ...procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only....
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...the connectors. Select a desired surround sound effect from the "Environment" dropdown menu. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6channel audio setting in the computer, you can connect two speakers to back... the audio icon corner of Speaker. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you do not have your speakers correctly connected to the S-Bracket: Configuration in the...can connect all speakers to your computer: Using the optional S-Bracket If your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the software utility. There are able to...
...the connectors. Select a desired surround sound effect from the "Environment" dropdown menu. 3. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6channel audio setting in the computer, you can connect two speakers to back... the audio icon corner of Speaker. or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you do not have your speakers correctly connected to the S-Bracket: Configuration in the...can connect all speakers to your computer: Using the optional S-Bracket If your motherboard supports S-Bracket and you have installed SBracket in the software utility. There are able to...
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.... tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 Q: Where can I find MSI developed software such as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is subdivided as Fuzzy Logic or PC ... to find your board under the socket478 area If in case you cannot find your board, then refer to http://www.msi.com. For Desktop motherboard, refer to the CPU type T-3 kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find the manual? Troubleshooting sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind...
.... tw/program/support/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php? For Optical product firmware, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4 Q: Where can I find MSI developed software such as Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is subdivided as Fuzzy Logic or PC ... to find your board under the socket478 area If in case you cannot find your board, then refer to http://www.msi.com. For Desktop motherboard, refer to the CPU type T-3 kind=1&CHIP=Archives&ID=4 and find the manual? Troubleshooting sup port/bios/bos/spt_bos_list.php?kind...
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...video drivers, capture drivers & others 3. For VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/ dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=2 where the drivers are divided according to the chipset type 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 2. A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-4 For Server motherboard, refer...find your card, then refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?kind=3 3. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php where the drivers are divided according to clear the CMOS If ...
...video drivers, capture drivers & others 3. For VGA card, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/ dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=2 where the drivers are divided according to the chipset type 2. MS-6712 ATX Mainboard 2. A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ T-4 For Server motherboard, refer...find your card, then refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/manual/mnu/spt_mnu_list.php?kind=3 3. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/program/ support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php where the drivers are divided according to clear the CMOS If ...
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... Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is socket478 based board, then you should be contacted, then contact MSI distributor http://www.msi. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can I know what CPU can I send back my board for some CPU table...
... Socket478, SocketA, Socket 470 & Archives If your board is socket478 based board, then you should be contacted, then contact MSI distributor http://www.msi. For Desktop motherboard, refer to http:// www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=5 Q: How can I know what CPU can I send back my board for some CPU table...
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A: Suggestions Remove all the unnecessary devices & try to find the source of the problem Disable all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it is due to resource conflict Move the PCI card to different PCI slots Update the card BIOS or drivers Update the motherboard BIOS Q: What should I do if my motherboard have compatibility issue with PCI cards? Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard? A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7
A: Suggestions Remove all the unnecessary devices & try to find the source of the problem Disable all on-board device like audio, RAID or others apply & see if it is due to resource conflict Move the PCI card to different PCI slots Update the card BIOS or drivers Update the motherboard BIOS Q: What should I do if my motherboard have compatibility issue with PCI cards? Troubleshooting Q: What should I do if my MSI VGA card have compatibility issue with another brand of motherboard? A: Update the video driver Update the motherboard driver or BIOS T-7
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... PnP and a PnP expansion card are properly connected and operating. G-5 LED (Light Emitting Diode) A semiconductor device that first appeared on computer's component, such as disk drivers. It is usually used by Intel that converts electrical energy into light. PCI provides "plug and play " it is frequently used for a line printer;
... PnP and a PnP expansion card are properly connected and operating. G-5 LED (Light Emitting Diode) A semiconductor device that first appeared on computer's component, such as disk drivers. It is usually used by Intel that converts electrical energy into light. PCI provides "plug and play " it is frequently used for a line printer;